NVC Filers - May 2014

[mmaarreekk 45]

Just checking in got a checklist today for IV documents. Documents we're sent on Monday overnight.

I assume there not scanned in yet. I was soooo nervous when I called I forgot to ask if she saw it in the system.

She said the ASO was accepted that was sent on 4/22 overnight and scanned in on 4/24

All there waiting for is the Iv documents and to review the DS260 and the standard line give them 30 days

That's no problem. I can deal with waiting 30 days.

I know it won't take 30 days but if so im prepared.

Best of luck to everyone!!!!!

Nice. Congrats. I think its false checklist.

Edited May 15, 2014 by mmaarreekk

[bdrew612 1,071]

I've been thinking this as I followed this thread lately, too. There's so much negativity here recently and much of it comes from obsessive phone calls with long wait times and less-than-charming operators. I don't personally understand why multiple calls per day is a good use of time, simply because knowing a status for example 6 hours sooner than you might've won't make any difference to your case processing. Obviously it's a personal decision, but I feel bad for everyone involved -- both on our end and NVC's. This isn't pleasant for anyone.

I know NVC is staffed by call center personnel who are paid to provide customer service, but they aren't government employees. I can't imagine they have rock star salaries and they probably get treated like garbage all day. Hasn't anyone on this thread worked in customer service? Even if the job tasks are easy, it's challenging dealing with people all day. It's exhausting and frustrating. They're humans and imperfect just like the rest of us. They're also not responsible for the case processing decisions (i.e., reviews and checklists) driving everyone insane. I've spoken to all the operators who have been named here and have never had a bad experience, so to see them essentially being bullied in absentia is a little unsettling. I kind of wish I'd had a bad experience at some point just so I could know where all the negative comments have come from. They're paid to do their jobs to certain expectations, yes, but I personally feel a responsibility to be a good customer to the people serving me. I've never felt someone being nasty to me was justification for being unpleasant in return, though I'm keenly aware that others will feel differently. Perhaps if folks made fewer superfluous phone calls, the operators would be less overwhelmed, their quality of life would improve, they would be happier while serving their customers, and hold times would go down.

I know VJ is an awesome place to vent and commiserate. I'm really thankful for that, and that's why I hesitated to volunteer my own unpopular opinion above. I just wanted to maybe add some perspective, because I feel things have become a bit more hostile than usual. I really wish all the best for everyone waiting here. I know the hell we've all gone through and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I hope all of you get the news you're waiting for soon.

You bring up such a great point. I'm going to miss you on these threads. You've been our voice of reason throughout the letter writing campaigns and NVC thread. I'm so happy for you that your journey is finally ending/beginning (you know what I mean lol).

[NikLR 13,227]

A few ppl have mentioned not getting anything but email when they are suppose to and it got me worried here.

For my husband country we have to do EP and when I got my case number I asked the lady I spoke with when do I send the ENROLL email, which means everything will be sent to me via email, she said to wait until I got instruction from NVC and i should get something within a few days. I went head and sent an ENROLL email for both EP and mail to nvc electronics and NVC inquiry. I didn't get anything back from nvc inquiry, but a couple mins later I got n auto reply email from NVC electronics. So, should I take this that they have accepted my enrollment? Should I call?

Thanks!

if you are from a country in which EP is mandatory you did not need to send an ENROLL email.

Also as long as you give your email addresses to the operator, you will automatically receive emails vs regular mail.

I've been thinking this as I followed this thread lately, too. There's so much negativity here recently and much of it comes from obsessive phone calls with long wait times and less-than-charming operators. I don't personally understand why multiple calls per day is a good use of time, simply because knowing a status for example 6 hours sooner than you might've won't make any difference to your case processing. Obviously it's a personal decision, but I feel bad for everyone involved -- both on our end and NVC's. This isn't pleasant for anyone.

I know NVC is staffed by call center personnel who are paid to provide customer service, but they aren't government employees. I can't imagine they have rock star salaries and they probably get treated like garbage all day. Hasn't anyone on this thread worked in customer service? Even if the job tasks are easy, it's challenging dealing with people all day. It's exhausting and frustrating. They're humans and imperfect just like the rest of us. They're also not responsible for the case processing decisions (i.e., reviews and checklists) driving everyone insane. I've spoken to all the operators who have been named here and have never had a bad experience, so to see them essentially being bullied in absentia is a little unsettling. I kind of wish I'd had a bad experience at some point just so I could know where all the negative comments have come from. They're paid to do their jobs to certain expectations, yes, but I personally feel a responsibility to be a good customer to the people serving me. I've never felt someone being nasty to me was justification for being unpleasant in return, though I'm keenly aware that others will feel differently. Perhaps if folks made fewer superfluous phone calls, the operators would be less overwhelmed, their quality of life would improve, they would be happier while serving their customers, and hold times would go down.

I know VJ is an awesome place to vent and commiserate. I'm really thankful for that, and that's why I hesitated to volunteer my own unpopular opinion above. I just wanted to maybe add some perspective, because I feel things have become a bit more hostile than usual. I really wish all the best for everyone waiting here. I know the hell we've all gone through and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I hope all of you get the news you're waiting for soon.

QFT!!!

Well said!

[NikLR 13,227]

Hey guys... How about waiting for the checklists before sending in your corrections? While the NVC does make some mistakes on things that are correct, they also might miss something you think is important. You can always bring a corrected item to the interview as well if you feel strongly about it.

I think some of you are creating more work than you need to.

Also, please don't call the NVC several times a day. If you ever wonder why you have to wait on hold forever, then you may be part of the problem. Calling them will not get the item reviewed faster. It will not get you a case number faster. It will not get a case complete or an interview faster. Plus case competes and interviews also come via email. Use this time to spend time with loved ones and friends you may not see for a very long time. Remember, skype isn't the same as in person, you know this already. Hug your mom. Go out for some food and laughs with friends. Stop obsessing.

[ArthurandMarcela 249]

I've been thinking this as I followed this thread lately, too. There's so much negativity here recently and much of it comes from obsessive phone calls with long wait times and less-than-charming operators. I don't personally understand why multiple calls per day is a good use of time, simply because knowing a status for example 6 hours sooner than you might've won't make any difference to your case processing. Obviously it's a personal decision, but I feel bad for everyone involved -- both on our end and NVC's. This isn't pleasant for anyone.

I know NVC is staffed by call center personnel who are paid to provide customer service, but they aren't government employees. I can't imagine they have rock star salaries and they probably get treated like garbage all day. Hasn't anyone on this thread worked in customer service? Even if the job tasks are easy, it's challenging dealing with people all day. It's exhausting and frustrating. They're humans and imperfect just like the rest of us. They're also not responsible for the case processing decisions (i.e., reviews and checklists) driving everyone insane. I've spoken to all the operators who have been named here and have never had a bad experience, so to see them essentially being bullied in absentia is a little unsettling. I kind of wish I'd had a bad experience at some point just so I could know where all the negative comments have come from. They're paid to do their jobs to certain expectations, yes, but I personally feel a responsibility to be a good customer to the people serving me. I've never felt someone being nasty to me was justification for being unpleasant in return, though I'm keenly aware that others will feel differently. Perhaps if folks made fewer superfluous phone calls, the operators would be less overwhelmed, their quality of life would improve, they would be happier while serving their customers, and hold times would go down.

I know VJ is an awesome place to vent and commiserate. I'm really thankful for that, and that's why I hesitated to volunteer my own unpopular opinion above. I just wanted to maybe add some perspective, because I feel things have become a bit more hostile than usual. I really wish all the best for everyone waiting here. I know the hell we've all gone through and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. I hope all of you get the news you're waiting for soon.

Thank you for sharing your opinion and I think you are absolutely right. In my own experience, I provably called 6 times all this time, every one that has answered the phone has been polite and nice to me. I think the whole process is hard on everyone and obsessing with calling constantly doesn't make the process any faster. I probably will be unpopular here too.

Edited May 15, 2014 by ArthurandMarcela

[BOS_LHR 829]

You bring up such a great point. I'm going to miss you on these threads. You've been our voice of reason throughout the letter writing campaigns and NVC thread. I'm so happy for you that your journey is finally ending/beginning (you know what I mean lol).

Aw, thank you! So nice of you to refer to me as a voice of reason, I was just telling my husband tonight how naive I am with this whole "why can't we all just get along" attitude

I know I'll be around for a while even after the visa process is done. After spending so much time here and bonding with people through such an emotional process, I just can't imagine either my husband or I will suddenly stop checking in. I've been transitioning between jobs, which is what's kept me mostly off the site for the past couple of weeks, but I still read every NVC post through email alerts. And once my new company isn't training me for 7+ hours per day I'll be back to my old VJ shenanigans

I'm glad to see you're almost done with NVC, congrats It's such a relief to have everything submitted, isn't it? I hope you get a speedy case complete. I bet you'll be just in time for the next round of interview scheduling!

[NikLR 13,227]

Aw, thank you! So nice of you to refer to me as a voice of reason, I was just telling my husband tonight how naive I am with this whole "why can't we all just get along" attitude

I know I'll be around for a while even after the visa process is done. After spending so much time here and bonding with people through such an emotional process, I just can't imagine either my husband or I will suddenly stop checking in. I've been transitioning between jobs, which is what's kept me mostly off the site for the past couple of weeks, but I still read every NVC post through email alerts. And once my new company isn't training me for 7+ hours per day I'll be back to my old VJ shenanigans

I'm glad to see you're almost done with NVC, congrats It's such a relief to have everything submitted, isn't it? I hope you get a speedy case complete. I bet you'll be just in time for the next round of interview scheduling!

5 days left for you! YAY!

[Patricewillard 3]

Mail my aos checklist today

[smoddydana 48]

Mail my aos checklist today

Sorry you got another checklist

[Patricewillard 3]

Sorry you got another checklist

Thnx I just want to be over with this ?

[smoddydana 48]

Thnx I just want to be over with this ?

Yup .. me knows.

I am resigned now though.. I am now hoping for July interview, and unless another checklist comes for us, can just sit back and wait. Feels better now rather than that feeling of rushing it along to make the June scheduling, since it is out of our hands anyways.

What has me worried is seeing you and others getting 2 or more checklists spaced out like that, seems so unfair.. esp if they lost things or asking for things they don't need.

I wonder if Saylin or others who have been here many months/years, know if this is a new trend?.. Are we having more 'lost' things than usual? Seems strange and worrying to me.

That along with the stupid Greek checklists makes me a tad anxious. But then, i think just chilllll, it will surely all be sorted out in the many weeks we have before July scheduling-- knock on wood.

[BOS_LHR 829]

5 days left for you! YAY!

It's so surreal! Interview on Monday and he's planning to fly in 6-7 weeks so he can see friends/family and travel a bit. I can't wait to start the next chapter of our life together, I just wish I could save him all the sadness and stress that will happen between now and then. But it's part of the process I guess, and all the more reason to appreciate the hell out of him

[Lakehouse 293]

I have a question about the affidavit of support. My hubby didn't make money from 2012 and late 2013 due to school schedules. He had to be a full time student to finish his course fast. But in early Nov. 2013 he start a full time job and he is making money. DO we still need a co-sponsor?

Well I believe they focus most on the prior year (2013) and current year's income. Is he making above the poverty line right now?

[bkghosh 121]

Mm Really,

Even if he lives with us???

Is he your dependent (in fed taxes) or rather the other way around? If he files his own taxes then he fills I-864.

[bdrew612 1,071]

Aw, thank you! So nice of you to refer to me as a voice of reason, I was just telling my husband tonight how naive I am with this whole "why can't we all just get along" attitude

I know I'll be around for a while even after the visa process is done. After spending so much time here and bonding with people through such an emotional process, I just can't imagine either my husband or I will suddenly stop checking in. I've been transitioning between jobs, which is what's kept me mostly off the site for the past couple of weeks, but I still read every NVC post through email alerts. And once my new company isn't training me for 7+ hours per day I'll be back to my old VJ shenanigans

I'm glad to see you're almost done with NVC, congrats It's such a relief to have everything submitted, isn't it? I hope you get a speedy case complete. I bet you'll be just in time for the next round of interview scheduling!

I'm sure there will be a brief reprieve from this site once your hubby comes home (as there should be!) LOL

And thank you! I can't tell you how nice it feels to be almost finished with this process! I'm hoping and praying for a July interview - I think we'll be cutting it close if we do.

The friendships and bonds that I've made on here have really kept me sane throughout this nightmare. Amazing how we've all connected through trauma lol